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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 538.01 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 538.01 and 232.56 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 538.01 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/538.01 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 538.01 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 125,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,119.61/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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